ST LOUIS, MO – OCTOBER 07: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to the dugout after striking out in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four of the National League Divison Series at Busch Stadium on October 7, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Padres are jumping into the Matt Kemp derby

The Dodgers outfielder that may find a new home this winter may not be Carl Crawford or Andre Ethier – it could be Matt Kemp. Interest in Kemp is high this offseason, and the Padres have now jumped into the fray for Kemp. The 30-year old Kemp mostly stayed healthy and productive in 2014, playing […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 30: Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals during the American League Wild Card game at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Indians “optimistic” about acquiring Brandon Moss

There’s a glut of 1B/DH/OF types in Oakland (and quite frankly, in Cleveland too), and one of those players seems likely to be moved this winter. The A’s are talking to the Cleveland Indians about Brandon Moss, and the Tribe is “optimistic” that a deal will get done between the two clubs. The 31-year old […]

The Daytona Cubs are now the Daytona Tortugas

The minor league affiliate shuffle claimed the Daytona Cubs this year after Chicago moved their high-A affiliate to Myrtle Beach. With the Reds jumping to Daytona, the organization would need a rebrand. They announced today that they’d be known as the Dayton Tortugas, and their new logo and uniform is incredible. We are extremely excited […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 24: Billy Butler #16 of the Kansas City Royals looks on during batting practice before Game Three of the 2014 World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on October 24, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

All it took for Billy Butler to get his #16? A new winch!

New Oakland Athletics DH Billy Butler really wanted his #16 back. The problem is, Josh Reddick already has that number. Like we often see in situations like this, trades happen so the player can get his number back. All it took for Butler to get his #16? A new winch for Reddick. Now, this isn’t […]

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Saunders #55 of the Seattle Mariners hits an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Safeco Field on September 28, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Mariners, Blue Jays swap Michael Saunders, J.A. Happ

Lost in the hysteria of the Nick Markakis signing was this little nugget that seemingly sets the Braves up for another move. The Seattle Mariners traded outfielder Michael Saunders to the Toronto Blue Jays for starting pitcher J.A. Happ. In 2014, Saunders hit .273/.341/.450 in 78 games for Seattle. The 28-year old hit eight homers, […]

Nick Markakis BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 02: Nick Markakis #21 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a RBI single to right center field in the second inning to score Ryan Flaherty #3 against Max Scherzer #37 of the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Division Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 2, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Braves continue to baffle, sign Nick Markakis for four years

I don’t know what the Atlanta Braves are doing this winter. They just signed former Oriole Nick Markakis to a four-year deal worth $44 million. When people hear the name “Nick Markakis”, they’re likely thinking of the guy who was a lock for 40 doubles, and an outside threat at mashing 20 homer. They’re thinking […]

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What are the San Diego Padres doing?

Quick, name a team that has been heavily involved in the bidding for two of the biggest free agent hitters to sign this offseason. Now name a team that is shopping all three of the top pitchers in their rotation and their starting catcher. What does that leave you with? The San Diego Padres. It also leaves you […]

CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 27: Chris Heisey #28 of the Cincinnati Reds circles the bases after hitting a home run in the eighth inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on August 27, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 7-5. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The Dodgers have to move outfielders soon, right?

The biggest issue facing Andrew Friedman in Los Angeles this offseason is simple – move at least one outfielder. Coming into the winter, the team had Carl Crawford, Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, and Yasiel Puig under contract for the 2015 season and beyond. Top prospect Joc Pederson was waiting in the wings. Scott Van Slyke […]

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10 best available 2015 MLB non-tenders

MLB’s deadline for tendering contracts to arbitration-eligible players and those who have yet to reach arbitration eligibility passed at midnight ET Tuesday night. Those who didn’t receive offers from their respective teams are now free agents, available to sign with any team. (Here is a complete list of the 2015 non-tenders, courtesy of MLB Trade Rumors.) Obviously, […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals during the American League Wild Card game at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Josh Donaldson, Billy Beane clashed over off days

The trade of Josh Donaldson by the Oakland Athletics to the Toronto Blue Jays seemingly shocked everyone across the baseball landscape…well, except for those closest to the situation. Scott Miller of Bleacher Report paints the picture of  star player clashing swords with his GM over what seems to be a largely mundane situation. Multiple sources […]

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Torii Hunter goes full circle, returns to Twins

Torii Hunter was a man in demand on the free agent market, a testament to the need throughout MLB for a reliable right-handed bat. In recent days, the Orioles, Rangers, Mariners, Royals and Twins had all expressed interest in the outfielder. Rather than join a contender with what will likely be the last contract of […]

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White Sox in position to pounce if AL Central rivals slide

Are the White Sox the team to watch in the AL Central next season? That sort of proclamation is surely premature. The Royals won the American League pennant as a wild card and might be favored to finish on top, depending on how they replace James Shields and Billy Butler. The Tigers have won four consecutive AL […]

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The Braves tried to move Evan Gattis and B.J. Upton to Houston

The wild, yet bizarre, offseason of the Atlanta Braves took an odd turn on Monday night, when Fox’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the team tried to package Evan Gattis with B.J. Upton together in a deal to the Houston Astros. The proposed trade would have sent Dexter Fowler and an unnamed pitching prospect to Atlanta. […]

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One season later, Nelson Cruz gets his big payday from Mariners

Nelson Cruz was one of the best bargains of the 2014 MLB season, signing a one-year, $8 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles in late February. Coming off a suspension for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal, teams questioned the role PEDs played in his performance. Additionally, Cruz’s qualifying offer status meant a club had […]

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The Marlins are attempting to lock up the rest of their core

Since signing Giancarlo Stanton to the most expensive contract in sports last month, it’s been quiet around the Miami Marlins – their lone move was the acquisition of reliever Aaron Crow from the Kansas City Royals. But that silence isn’t because of a lack of trying – according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the […]

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